Written questions

Unitary Councils

Lords · Question HL3256 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 18 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Jamieson

To ask His Majesty's Government what Local Government Boundary Commission for England guidance they will have regard to when considering submissions from individual councils on the proposed new unitary councils' (1) external boundaries, (2) number of coun

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 18 Sep 2026

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is independent of Government and accountable to Parliament. It reviews electoral and boundary arrangements for councils in England, including councillor numbers and the size and distribution of wards. T...